A Frigidaire ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. Below are independent repair companies serving Newcastle, with those that mention Frigidaire first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Frigidaire, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Newcastle
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Newcastle. 1 list an address in Newcastle, and other nearby bases include Bellevue (18), Renton (11), and Issaquah (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Troubleshooters Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Newcastle. None of the repair companies near Newcastle name Frigidaire in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Newcastle. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.9, 2.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
Closest matches for Newcastle: Troubleshooters Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Washer and Dryer Repair Services (5.2 miles away, based in Mercer Island, 4.9 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eastside Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.9 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews).
Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Frigidaire ice maker you have before you call: Frigidaire sells dual ice maker and in-freezer ice maker. On the freezer side, Frigidaire sells convertible chest freezer (freezer or refrigerator mode), French door refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Frigidaire Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Frigidaire Ice Maker Repairs Different
Air left in a newly connected water line can cause two or three empty ice cycles, and running the ice maker with no water supply can make the fill valve chatter loudly. Source: Frigidaire - My refrigerator was just installed and the ice maker is not working, how do I fix it?
Frigidaire Symptoms and First Checks
- Freezer too cold. Turn the freezer control to a warmer setting, keep food from touching the vents and give it 24 hours to settle. Source: Frigidaire - Freezer Too Cold
- Frost buildup in freezer. Make sure the door shuts completely, the gasket seals and the ice chute flap closes, and that vents aren't blocked. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerators / Freezer - Frost Build Up
Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| E2 | On a convertible chest freezer, a temperature sensor failure that needs a service technician. Source: Frigidaire - Chest Freezer Use & Care Guide (A31283301en-US) |
| H / HI | High-temperature alarm: the freezer or fresh food section has been too warm for over an hour, often because a door was left open. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerator Error Codes and Alarms Guide |
| PF | Power failure alert after an outage or surge. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerator Error Codes and Alarms Guide |
Frigidaire Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Newcastle
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Newcastle and freezer repair in Newcastle.
Keeping a Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- Defrost a manual-defrost chest freezer once frost reaches about 1/4 to 1/2 inch, unplugging it first and using a plastic scraper rather than metal tools. Source: Frigidaire - Chest Freezer Use & Care Guide (A31283301en-US)
- Frigidaire's factory settings are 37°F for the fresh food section and 0°F for the freezer, with an acceptable freezer range of about -6°F to 6°F. Source: Frigidaire - Freezer - Not Freezing or Not Cooling
Brand guides: Frigidaire Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
Budgeting for a Frigidaire Ice Maker Repair
Most Frigidaire ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Local Notes for Newcastle
Most ice maker calls in Newcastle come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Newcastle
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Newcastle, WA
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
How do I find a technician who knows Frigidaire ice makers?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Frigidaire refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.